rise to the bait

Related to word: rise

Idiom

Definition

  1. To react to a provocation or trick, often by doing what someone wants you to do.

    上鈎,中誘

    • Despite his attempts to provoke her, she didn't rise to the bait.

      儘管他試圖激怒她,但她並沒有上鉤。

    • The investors did not rise to the bait of negative media reports and continued to support the company.

      投資者沒有因負面媒體報導而上鉤,繼續支持該公司。

    • The company tried to lure customers with a discounted price, but many did not rise to the bait.

      該公司試圖以折扣價格吸引顧客,但許多人並未上鉤。